Jay of Mt. Vernon, IL asks: I have tasks that will consume material resources at a rate of a number of items per hour. Is there anyway I can use Microsoft Project to have this calculation performed for me?

Answer: Yes, Project can do this for you, but there are the a few things you should be aware of regarding this capability. This feature will work in Project versions 2000 through 2007, Standard and Professional. Prior to 2000, material resources weren't an option of the system. To have this feature work, set up a material resource (View | Resource Sheet). Let's use the example of the work of a painting contractor.

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